Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker GM/FP/3-26 (GCIL South Lanarkshire)


Company:	GCIL South Lanarkshire
Salary:	£14.45
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Carluke, ML8 5NW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jun 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

To apply: Please send your CV with job reference: GM/FP/3-26 to parSL@gcil.org.uk

About Me

I’m a young woman who is fun-loving, friendly and caring. I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music, watching crime programmes, and getting out and about in my community. I love dancing, singing, swimming, going out for lunch or coffee, cinema trips, going for walks and being pampered (hair and nails!)

About the Role

I have a learning disability and I am looking for a kind, gentle and patient Personal Assistant/Support Worker to support me in my daily activities and help me stay safe while accessing the community.

A typical day supporting me might include picking me up from my work placement and taking me to swimming, the gym or fitness classes and sometimes the cinema

What I Need From You

You’ll be someone who is:

• Kind, gentle, considerate and understanding

• Friendly, patient and supportive

• Happy to get involved in fun, social activities

• Able to encourage independence in the community whilst keeping me safe

• Happy to provide practical support, including help with showering and dressing after swimming

Essential Requirements

• Female (due to personal care needs)

• Reliable, warm and respectful

• Driver with access to a car (mileage costs will be met by employer)

• Confident supporting me in swimming pool environments

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is preferred but not essential — training will be provided.

Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 2pm–6pm

• Friday: 12pm–6pm

Rate of pay: £14.45 per hour

If you’re caring, upbeat and excited about supporting someone to live a full and active life, I’d love to hear from you!

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Notes to candidates:

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of GCIL (South Lanarkshire) Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

Please note: This job is advertised by GCIL (South Lanarkshire) on behalf of a Personal Employer, we are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer’s responsibilities.

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force.

GCIL (South Lanarkshire) is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People's Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.

For more information please contact:

GCIL (South Lanarkshire)

Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

Tel: 01698 892 372

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